Caffeine & Coffee

Good question; and one that we’re asked on a daily basis. Now, everything - from growing conditions of the bean itself right down to the size of the grind and the length of the roast - will drastically change how much caffeine ends up in your morning cup, but the figures below should give you a good idea of roughly how much coffee is in your pod:

An interesting question, and one that an awful lot of research has been done about. Taken in moderate amounts, it stimulates our nervous system and fine tunes our metabolism, helping us manage our energy expenditure and give us easier access to the lovely little hormone C₉H₁₃NO₃ - otherwise known as adrenaline. 

Because of this, it’s a perfect partner to a regular and healthy exercise and training routine - but as with all things, it needs to be taken in moderation…

As of 2012, the FDA (the American Food & Drugs Administration) stated that anything up to 400mg of caffeine a day for healthy adults* is agreeable - and wasn’t associated with any adverse health effects. However, for pregnant women, the NHS recommends that you don’t exceed 200mg a day - although, interestingly, the medical evidence behind this remains equivocal.

In day to day terms, that's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 6/7 coffee pods, or 10 cans of coke.

*Although caffeine use may be safe for adults, heavy caffeine use can cause unpleasant side effects & may not be a good choice for people who are taking certain medication or pregnant. If you find you're having any adverse side effects to caffeine, please get in contact with your local doctor.

The CO2 method (or ‘Sparkling Water’ method as it’s often known) is the process we use here at CRU Kafe to decaffeinate our coffees. At its simplest level, it uses superheated carbon dioxide to extract the caffeine from the green beans as it passes through, keeping everything else intact.

Due to the strict organic standards we adhere to, this process is of course without any solvents or nasty chemicals, and all the waste products can be reused as well!